NEWS OF THE DAY.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2762, 17 April 1900, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The north and south express trains yesterday were very heavily laden, the trains being the heaviest that we have noticed during the holidays. Wade’s Worm Figs, the wonderful Worm Worriers, never fail for adults or Children, Price Is. (Advt.) The bookings by the excursion trains yesterday were North (Christchurch and Temuka) 200, Oamaru 50, Fairlie 150; the volunteer camp 1482. Probably the bookings would have been larger had the morning been as tine as the afternoon, instead of being foggy. On Saturday, the South Canterbury hounds were at Fairlie, and a hunt was held In the neighbourhood. After a

good lunch at Mr Goodwin’s, the party proceeded to Three Springs and threw off there. A hare was soon put up, and after circling round the estate was lost in a mob of sheep in a gully. The hounds were then taken back to Three Springs, and another hare was put up, and after a fine spin a kill resulted. All hands having had enough, the day’s sport closed at 5 o’clock. Mr Marcus sent out to the camp last night an empty but lit-up train, the longest string of carriages we have ever seen, with an engine at each end. The leading engine appeared to be puffing away past the north mole end, when the tail engine was at the south end of the station. This train was to form two, one for Christchurch, one for south, and the engine at each end would be placed to take a proper departure from the Washdyke.

Eev. S. A. Donahoe testifies to the good qualities of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy.—On the 10th of December, 1897, Eev. 8, A. Donahoe, pastor M. E. Church, South, Pt. Pleasant, W. Ya , contracted s seyere cold which was attended from the beginning by violent coughing. He says: “ After resorting to a number of so-called ‘specifics,’ usually kept in the house, to no purpose, I purchased a bottle of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, which acta like a charm. I most cheerfully recommend it to the public.” For sale by Canterbury Farmers’ Association (Ld.)

The Government have been informed by the New Zealand Produce Commissioner in London that strong exception has been taken to the condition of some sheep which were placed in Smithfield market branded evidently with an ink stamp. Mr Cameron says he was told that in many instances the branding was completely botched, with the result that when the carcases thawed the ink ran and disfigured the meat. Mr Cameron is still of opinion that it is unlikely that a better brand than the one invented by Mr Brown, inspector of the Gear Meat Company’s shops, will be discovered. He adds that stamping on the brand with ink has often been tried before, and has never been successful.

The Theatre Royal was packed all over last night for the Rev. Mr Woodward’s patriotic song and picture entertainment, and the large assemblage was evidently well interested in the excellent town and country views of the Transvaal and Free State, and the several illustrated songs were well received, The pictures were first class photographs artistically coloured, and were excellently shown from his powerful lantern, and forcibly described by Mr Woodward. They were followed by a selection of kinematograph pictures. The musical part of the programme consisted of songs (illustrated by lantern views) by Misses Higgins and Ellis, Messrs Buckingham (who sang Sullivan’s “ Absent-minded Beggar,” and others), Holdgate, and Jones. James Reed injured,—Mr James Reed struck his leg against a cake ot ice in such a manner as to bruise it severely. It became very much swollen and pained him so badly that he could not walk without the aid of cratches. He was treated by physicians, also used several kinds of liniment and two and a half gallons of whisky In bathing it, but nothing gave any relief until he began using Chamberlain’s Pdin Balm. This brought almost a complete cure in a week’s time and he believes that had he not used this remedy his leg would have had to be amputated. Mr Reed is one of the leading merchants of Olay Court House, W. Va. Pain Balm is unequaled for sprains, bruises and rheumatism. For sale by Canterbury Farmers Co operative Association' (Ld),